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14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2004 : Introduction
This, my first report under s209 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA), is part of a larger project that commenced prior to my appointment as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner in July 2004. The project aims to investigate how native title can be utilised to improve the economic and social conditions of Indigenous peoples' lives. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2004 : summary of chapters
The Native Title Report 2004 shows how native title can be oriented to sustainable economic and social development outcomes and presents five principles to guide the native title system to this end. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2004 : Chapter 3 : Looking Forward - A Policy Approach to Native Title
Chapter 3 : Looking Forward - A Policy Approach to Native Title Public sector reform - a whole of government approach Whole of government and the administration of Indigenous affairs Native Title Policy - A New Direction The Principles - a whole of government approach Endnotes The framework of principles presented in chapter 2 of this Report puts the economic and social development of the -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2003 : Native Title Report 2003 Summary
The Native Title Report 2003 evaluates native title as a framework for economic and social development for traditional owner groups. While the legal framework for native title restricts its capacity to improve economic and social conditions for Indigenous people, the Report recognises that the native title agreement-making process provides an invaluable opportunity for States and Territories to… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012ProjectClimate Change and Human Rights
Climate change and human rights Why are human rights relevant to climate change? Which human rights are affected by climate change? How do climate change policies impact on human rights? Why should climate change policies incorporate human rights principles? Past projects and publications Why are human rights relevant to climate change? Governments have traditionally approached climate… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
19 May 2014SubmissionALRC: Review of the Native Title Act 1993
Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission ALRC: Review of the Native Title Act 1993 14 May 2014 Downloads Download in PDF Download Word Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Recommendations 3 General Comments 4 The Native Title Act and its consistency with international human rights standards 4.1 The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of… -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2004 : Chapter 1 : The Consultations
Chapter 1 : The Consultations 1. Identification of the traditional owner group 2. Governance 3. Capacity development 4. Resources 5. Maximising opportunities for economic development 6. Regional issues 7. Legal issues 8. Effective relationships 9. Engagement between parties Endnotes During the 2004 reporting period I have embarked on a series of consultations focusing on the ideas and… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageInternational Covenant on Civil and Political Rights – List of issues prior to reporting
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights – List of issues prior to reporting Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Human Rights Committee 10 August 2012 Download in PDF [211 KB] Download in Word [416 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Legal framework for human rights protection (article 2) 3 Protection against discrimination (articles 2, 3 and 26) 4…